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🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Large wetland emerging in Kolbäck: 'New tourist destination'

A new wetland project in Kolbäck, Sweden, is expected to be completed by 2028 as part of local environmental initiatives to enhance biodiversity and tourism.

Feb 26 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): Federal Police investigates fraud in illegal constructions in a paradise destination

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride'

An ancient city was uncovered near the Appian Way in Italy, revealing structures from the second and first centuries B.C.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

CLIA warns of side effects from cruise fees

The CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) discusses the implications of cruising fees during a press conference in Madeira.

Feb 26 • 10:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stranger Things Waterfall May Become the Most Popular

The waterfall Háafoss in Iceland, featured in the latest season of Stranger Things, is expected to see a surge in tourist interest, leading it to potentially become one of the most visited attractions for international travelers.

Feb 26 • 10:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tourist who felt unwell went to the hospital – shocked to learn the reason

A 21-year-old tourist discovered she was in labor after visiting a Queensland hospital due to severe abdominal pain she initially thought was appendicitis.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Barcelona raised the tourist tax to one of the highest in Europe

Barcelona has increased its tourist tax, making it one of the highest in Europe, to limit visitor numbers and fund affordable housing programs.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Board of Directors at EPES

The Greek Union of Owners of Tourist Boats has elected a new board, marking a leadership change after 17 years.

Feb 26 • 09:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Thousands of holiday apartments are disappearing from the Spanish market. Brussels intervenes

The European Commission questions Spain's unified register of properties for tourist rental, leading to the removal of tens of thousands of properties deemed illegal or non-compliant.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Overtourism' in Barcelona, Spain doubles tourist tax…up to 15 euros per night

Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax amid rising complaints from residents about overtourism and its impact on housing prices.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Edvardas Žičkus became a victim of crime in Venice

Edvardas Žičkus fell victim to theft in Venice, a city renowned for its high tourist traffic and escalating petty crime rates.

Feb 26 • 07:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Latvian living in Mexico: Gunmen on motorcycles pulled people out of cars and set them on fire

A Latvian resident in Mexico reported violent chaos in a tourist city where gunmen attacked people and vehicles following the killing of a cartel leader.

Feb 26 • 03:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

With Guillermo Francella: Playa de Lobos, a Sun Duel without too many Nuances

The film "Playa de Lobos" features lead performances from Guillermo Francella and Dani Rovira, presenting a simple yet unexpected confrontation between a bartender and a mysterious tourist.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Abandoned to Their Fate: Tourist Bus of Elderly Tourists Burned by CJNG Hitmen

A group of 15 elderly foreign tourists was attacked by members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during narcoblockades in Mexico after a police operation.

Feb 26 • 00:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Barcelona doubles the rate it charges tourists and becomes one of the highest in Europe

Barcelona has raised its tourist tax to potentially 15 euros per night, aiming to manage tourist numbers and support affordable housing initiatives.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The mystery of Amy Lopez's death in Germany: 30 years later, the main suspect was arrested in a nursing home

The main suspect in the 1994 murder of American tourist Amy Lopez in Germany has been arrested after three decades of mystery surrounding the case.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

João Pessoa City Hall expropriates properties in the Historical Center to implement a tourist venture

The City Hall of João Pessoa has expropriated properties in the Historical Center to make way for a new tourist development in collaboration with a Portuguese hotel group.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Reservations herald new records in tourism for 2026

Current reservation trends suggest a rise in tourist movement in Greece's popular summer destinations despite economic downturns in Germany and potential geopolitical conflicts.

Feb 25 • 17:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Arrest in the Elderly Home: How Investigators Traced the Suspect in the Amy Lopez Case?

An 81-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1994 murder of American tourist Amy Lopez in Koblenz, Germany, thanks to DNA evidence.

Feb 25 • 17:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Germany: An octogenarian arrested for the murder of an American tourist thirty years after the facts

An 81-year-old man has been arrested in Germany in connection with the 1994 murder of American tourist Amy Lopez, marking a significant breakthrough in a cold case.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Conducted checks on northern lights tourists: Chinese person reported, fined, and expelled from Norway.

The Norwegian police conducted checks on northern lights tourism in Troms, resulting in the reporting and expulsion of a Chinese tourist for illegal transport.

Feb 25 • 16:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraíba investigates suspicion of mpox in tourist from RN

Authorities in Paraíba are investigating a case of a 19-year-old who has been hospitalized with suspected mpox after traveling from João Pessoa.

Feb 25 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Boats in the Galápagos Islands under scrutiny: experts suggest stricter protocols and special legislation

Experts in Galápagos are advocating for stricter protocols and special legislation following two reported incidents involving boats near Tortuga Bay as tourist numbers increase.

Feb 25 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Monster 9-FOOT great white shark spotted off US tourist spot Myrtle Beach

A juvenile great white shark named Brookes was observed 42 miles off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, providing insights into the migration patterns of young sharks.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Barcelona Doubles Tourist Tax

The Catalonian regional parliament has approved a law that doubles the tourist tax imposed on hotel visitors starting in April.

Feb 25 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Spain: Barcelona doubles tourist tax – one of the highest in Europe to fund housing

Barcelona has increased its tourist tax to be one of the highest in Europe, charging visitors up to 15 euros per night as part of efforts to manage visitor numbers and fund affordable housing.

Feb 25 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catalonia increases the tourist tax for hotels and apartments, doubling in Barcelona

Catalonia's parliament has approved an increase in the tourist tax for accommodations, set to take effect on April 1, with the most significant changes for the city of Barcelona.

Feb 25 • 13:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tourist dies in Goa due to Thar SUV accident, FIR against Delhi youth, claim of lady driver change

A 19-year-old from Delhi has been charged with negligent driving leading to the death of a 65-year-old man in Goa.

Feb 25 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Authorities on alert in the Canary Islands as unexpected natural phenomenon reaches popular holiday destinations

Authorities in the Canary Islands are concerned about a widespread invasion of migratory grasshoppers affecting popular tourist spots.

Feb 25 • 12:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Goa: Rental Thar Rams Into Car, Wrecking It

A serious road accident occurred in the Assagao area of Goa, where a speeding rental Thar jeep collided with a tourist's car, resulting in the death of an elderly tourist from Bhopal.

Feb 25 • 12:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Dollar today: how much the official and its different exchange rates are quoted this Wednesday, February 25

The official dollar rate in Argentina today is $1410 for buying and $1430 for selling, with other variant rates like 'blue dollar' and 'tourist dollar' also detailed.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tourist visa to Egypt becomes more expensive. The increase comes into effect on March 1

Starting March 1, the cost for a 30-day tourist visa to Egypt will rise from $25 to $30 for those obtaining it upon arrival.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Alarm" from CLIA regarding side effects from fees in cruising

Bud Darr of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) emphasized the importance of stability in the cruise market and proper management of tourist flows during a press conference.

Feb 25 • 09:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria's Mosque: A Place for Prayer, Religious Lessons, and a Tourist Attraction

The Algiers Mosque attracts thousands of worshippers during Ramadan for prayers and religious lessons, emphasizing its role as both a spiritual center and a cultural landmark.

Feb 25 • 06:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rented Thar, high speed, and a mistake! Tragic death of elderly tourist

A tragic accident in Goa resulted in the death of a 65-year-old tourist when a speeding rented SUV collided with their vehicle.

Feb 25 • 05:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The carnage of the speeding rented Thar, a tourist from Bhopal died on the spot

A speeding rented Thar SUV collided with a hatchback carrying tourists from Bhopal, resulting in the death of a 65-year-old man and injuring two others.

Feb 24 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest cave in MT becomes part of the 10th tourist region with formal governance

The largest cave in Mato Grosso is now part of a formally governed tourist region, aimed at boosting local tourism and economic growth.

Feb 24 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family of tourist who died after falling from waterfall in PR denies he was taking a photo and claims accident happened after slipping

The family of Caio Líbero Batistela disputes the initial report of his death, stating he slipped on wet rocks rather than while attempting to take a photo.

Feb 24 • 21:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

American trapped at luxury resort in Mexico told 'no one's leaving' by hotel staff

An American tourist reported being unable to leave a luxury resort in Mexico due to violent cartel activities and airport closures.

Feb 24 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The hideout of Mencho was tourist cabins targeted by the Treasury Department

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by Mexican Army forces in a tourist area of Tapalpa.

Feb 24 • 14:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A powerful natural disaster wreaked havoc in a tourist 'paradise': some travelers had to be evacuated

Heavy rains in Bali caused flooding, necessitating the evacuation of tourists in affected areas, although no casualties were reported.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The aftermath of 'El Mencho's' fall in the tourist streets of Mexico

The capture of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has left visible destruction in tourist areas of Jalisco, Mexico.

Feb 24 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tourist bus accidentally drives out of garage, hits office and leaves two injured in Uberaba

A tourist bus in Uberaba unexpectedly moved out of the garage and struck an office, injuring two individuals.

Feb 24 • 12:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Tourist killed: Suspect arrested after almost 32 years

Authorities have arrested an 81-year-old man suspected of killing a US tourist in Koblenz, Germany, nearly 32 years ago.

Feb 24 • 12:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Tourist killed: Suspect arrested after almost 32 years

An 81-year-old suspect has been arrested in Germany for the murder of a tourist that occurred nearly 32 years ago in Koblenz.

Feb 24 • 12:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A tourist city shaken by violence in Mexico

The article discusses the recent outbreak of violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, following the death of a cartel leader, which led to road blockades and attacks in the normally safe tourist destination.

Feb 24 • 12:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The city in the country where real estate investments pay fewer taxes

Ushuaia, a booming tourist destination in Argentina, faces housing shortages despite soaring visitor numbers, leading to new real estate projects.

Feb 24 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is wounded with bottle neck for refusing to give money to beggar in tourist area of Fortaleza

A man was attacked and wounded in Fortaleza after he refused to give money to a beggar, leading to a violent encounter that resulted in hospitalization.

Feb 24 • 08:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the Mexican tourist complex that the U.S. sanctioned and accuses of having links to drug trafficking and the CJNG

The U.S. has sanctioned a tourist resort in Mexico, Kovay Gardens, for alleged ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and involvement in time-share fraud schemes.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Police that Incorporated a Luxury Car into its Fleet for Patrols

The Dubai police have added a Lamborghini Revuelto to their fleet, aimed at patrolling the city's iconic tourist areas.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC

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